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17 Aug

8 Brands From Switzerland Making More Ethical and Sustainable Clothing

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If you live in Switzerland, you might be wondering which clothing brands are doing better for people, the planet, and animals. We compiled this list of 8 more sustainable Swiss clothing brands, all rated “Good” or “Great” using our first-class methodology.

Swiss brands changing the industry

We get it. Shopping more sustainably can be like wading through murky waters. “How do I know that what a brand claims is true? Is my scepticism a clear sign of greenwashing or just a product of years of disillusionment with the fashion industry?” While it may be a mix of both, that’s where we come in—ready to probe, prod, and sift through the gunk. Along the journey, we hope to highlight some brands that are doing the thing, genuinely making a difference in our lives, the Earth’s, and the lives of the creatures that walk the planet with us.

What makes a better brand?

Simply put, a responsible brand makes sure it positively impacts on people, the planet, and animals.

It ensures its workers are treated fairly across the supply chain. This includes policies and practices on child labour, forced labour, worker safety, the right to join a union, and payment of a living wage.

A better brand also cares about its use of resources and energy, reducing its carbon emissions, impact on our waterways, as well as using and disposing of chemicals safely.

Finally, it uses no or very few animal products, like wool, leather, fur, angora, down feather, shearling, karakul, and exotic animal skin and hair. Ideally, the brand is 100% vegan.

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Now that you know what makes a responsible brand, you might decide to shop from companies located in your country or region. Whether it is to support your community at home or reduce your carbon footprint when shopping online, shopping locally can have positive benefits.

So if you live in Switzerland or want to support Swiss fashion labels, you might wonder which clothing brands are doing better. We know how you feel, which is why we compiled this list of “Good” or “Great” rated fashion brands either based or produced in Switzerland.

Curious about brands in other regions? Check out our editors’ favourite brands from:

CARPASUS

Rated: Good
Someone in dark blue collared shirt by Carpasus.

CARPASUS is a Swiss menswear brand that makes fine shirts, ties, socks, and pocket squares. CARPASUS uses GOTS certified cotton and manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It also traces its supply chain and ensures workers are paid a living wage.

Find most products in EU sizes 36-46.

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Kampos

Rated: Good
People on a boat wearing swimwear by Kampos.

Kampos is a luxurious Italian brand that believes in creating a world with integrity and conscience now and for future generations. The brand aims to raise awareness of over-fishing and marine pollution and offers consumers unique pieces that are made of recycled plastic bottles, fishing nets, and other lower-impact organic fabrics.

Find most products in sizes XS-2XL.

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Shop Kampos.

The Blue Suit

Rated: Good
woman wearing blue suit denim suit and jacket

Fully certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) organic cotton, the Blue Suit designs denim luxury items to make you shine. The brand reduces its impact by manufacturing locally and uses lower-impact non-toxic dyes in all of its products.

Find most items in sizes XS-XL.

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FREITAG

Rated: Good

FREITAG is a Swiss brand that creates unique bags and accessories using recycled truck tarp and fully compostable textiles.

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FTC Cashmere

Rated: Good

Founded in 2003, FTC Cashmere is a Swiss family business that creates more sustainable womenswear and menswear. Over the years the brand has established itself as a knitwear specialist.

Find most items in sizes XS-3XL.

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Shop FTC Cashmere.

NIKIN

Rated: Good
People wearing clothing from more responsible brand Nikin.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to wear their morals, look no further than Swiss brand NIKIN. Not only is a tree planted every time you purchase a NIKIN product, you also get to show your tree pride.

Products are available in sizes XS-2XL.

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Shop NIKIN.

Dilly Socks

Rated: Good

DillySocks is a Swiss clothing brand that aims to make the world more sustainable and colorful, sock by sock. The unique patterns of these organic cotton socks are inspired by the colors and shapes of everyday life, are designed and created in Switzerland and produced in a small family business in Portugal.

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Shop Dilly Socks.

Avani

Rated: Good

Made in a workshop in Marcollin, near Lyon in France, Avani is where Swiss standards meet French know-how. Offering more sustainable, fair and transparent clothing, Avanti's creations are wardrobe essentials with refined details.

Find the collection in sizes XS-L.

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Shop Avani.

Along with our editors’ favourite brands, we’ve assembled a collection of more ethically-minded Swiss retailers that are helping you make better choices for you and the planet.

Ethical Minds

EthicalMinds is a Swiss retailer and agency looking to build the bridge between international fairs, better brands, and the local offer. Their brand portfolio only contains designers that meet stringent sustainability requirements and make a statement with their style.

Urbankissed

Urbankissed is a Zurich-based slow fashion retailer that houses 100+ more conscious brands you’ll love.

Ecolabo

Ecolabo is a more sustainable online platform for all things responsible shopping, where aesthetics meet more sustainable consumption so you can purchase with purpose.

Editor's note

Feature image via Ecolabo, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion brands’ impact on people, the planet and animals. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.

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